#Murals4Change, messages of peace by 11.11.11
The fight against injustice is never-ending. As an ambassador of international solidarity, I’ve decided to use my platform introducing 11.11.11 and its actions. 11.11.11 is a Belgian umbrella organization that bundles many organizations that fight injustice. The ambition is, along with its partner organizations, to make the world a better place and to collectively work […]
Fondry des Chiens, the Grand Canyon of Belgium
Fondry des Chiens, also known as the Grand Canyon of Belgium, is a unique natural phenomenon in our tiny country. The distinctive rock formations were created by (rain)erosion, a natural process that started millions of years ago. Nature is wonderful, isn’t it? The rock formations take up a length of about 100 meters and a […]
Rocher du Hérou – Natural park of the two Ourthes
I always thought I needed to cross the border to find challenging hikes, hills, and beautiful nature. Turns out I was wrong. My friend and I recently hiked my (new) favorite path in the Belgian Ardennes, and of course, I want to share this experience with you so you can enjoy this scenic route as well! 🌲 The […]
Villers Abbey – A perfect day trip in Belgium
Personally one of my favorite places in Belgium: the Villers Abbey. As you may see in the pictures, it’s not a very ‘common abbey’ but it remains half-standing by its ruins. Originally the abbey was built in the 12th century and was finally abandoned in 1796. Today, tourists can visit this impressive heritage site in […]
Long term biking: tips
Recently I shared with you the story of Katrien and Kobe: a Belgian couple who decided to bike to China. Their story is inspirational on many levels: how to travel alternatively, how to travel sustainably, how to travel as a couple, and of course how to travel even when it’s not always easy to persist! […]
Longterm biking: Katrien and Kobe on adventure
In the following article, I’ll be sharing with you the story of an adventurous couple that decided to take a year off and bike to the other side of the world. Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? I had the chance to interview them and share their story with you! Disclaimer: Katrien and Kobe made it to […]
Traveling as a vegetarian
Welcome to this blogpost, fellow herbivorous. This blog would not be mine if sustainability and vegetarianism (or veganism) would not be encouraged ?It’s been approx 2 years since I’m vegetarian – time to celebrate with a blog post! In my home country, Belgium, avoiding meat/dairy is not so much of an issue. However, we all […]